Tax Information for Business
Find information about the types of tax payable for a PEI business. Check commercial property tax assessment rates, methods for remittance, as well as the process required for tax refunds, audits and appeals.
Information for telecommunications providers responsible to register with the Department of Finance and to collect and remit the 911 Cost Recovery Fee can be found on this page. Information for members of the public on the PEI 911 service can be found on...
The Beverage Containers Act is administered by the Department of Communities, Land and Environment. Information on the registration of distributors and containers can be found under Beverage Distributor Information and Container Registration.
Under...
This is an overview of taxes charged to businesses in Prince Edward Island. For detailed information about a specific taxation category, find the heading below or go to the general section called Tax Administration and Property Records.
Beverage...
As of April 1, 2013, the harmonized sales tax (HST) replaced the previous combination of the provincial sales tax (PST) and the goods and services tax (GST) in Prince Edward Island. The HST is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
This...
Insurance Company Premium Tax and Automobile Levy
Bulletin - Amendments to Premium Tax and Fire Tax Rate (Effective January 1, 2017)
Premium Tax
Insurers (except fraternals) are required to pay premium tax on premiums receivable...
This section provides general information on Retail Sales Tax including legislative authority, applicability, rate and payment requirements.
What is Retail Sales Tax (RST)?
Effective April 1, 2013 Prince Edward Island harmonized its sales tax with the...
A retail vendor’s licence is required to sell tobacco products in PEI. A licence is not required to sell only electronic smoking devices and/or accessories. If you sell tobacco products or electronic smoking devices and accessories in PEI your retail...
This section provides general information on Tobacco Tax including legislative authority, licensing, tax collection and tobacco compliance.
What is Tobacco Tax?
Under the Tobacco Tax Act and Regulations a tobacco tax is charged on all consumer...